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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the diamond ring scintillated in the sunlight
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The drawing depicts Yosemite Falls in graphite, ink, chalk and charcoal on paper that sparkles.—
Brooke Park,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026 -
In the doc Margolyes sparkles when in company, whether that be royalty, celeb, or Director Simon.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
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The robot carries a hose that glows in dark, smoky environments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Little details are where Le Petit Hôtel shines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has commanding, comical moments throughout the play but shines in one of the play’s most memorable.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The glass shatters with a spray that shimmers in the lantern light.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Leo July 23 – August 22 Your horizon shimmers with practical promise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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After following the characters from high school to college, the series flashes forward five years for the finale with one final gut-punch.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Scintillates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillates. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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